SOUTHFIELD — Last year saw the return of the Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival after its cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic. Officials say its return last year was stronger than ever, and they’re looking for another strong showing this year.

METRO DETROIT — Incubators and accelerators sound like technical terms, but they can also make business sense.

METRO DETROIT — According to Royal Oak resident Jessie Miletic, she and her boyfriend, Lucas Morris, were recently put in a position that made them think about whether it was best to continue renting a home or to become first-time homeowners.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP/ROCHESTER HILLS — Motorists driving through Oakland Township and Rochester Hills may notice traffic congestion in certain areas.

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department is inviting the public to share comments during a voluntary state assessment later this month.

ROCHESTER — Rochester City Councilwoman Amanda Harrison has resigned from her position.

ROCHESTER — The Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester has been sold.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Trail users now have a new place to park to access the northern end of the Paint Creek Trail.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Voters made their party picks for governor, candidates for Congress and a number of local races in Oakland County Aug. 2.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority got a Christmas in July surprise this summer.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Roadwork on Rivard Boulevard in Grosse Pointe City turned out to be more challenging than originally expected.

GROSSE POINTES — In the Grosse Pointes, the Aug. 2 primary election demonstrated the trend toward absentee voting.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Shoppers — especially those with SUVs and trucks — may be ready to rejoice. The parking spaces at the Village Kroger store are finally going to get wider.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — When the Grosse Pointe City Council holds its next meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 inside its municipal courtroom/council chambers, there will be a new face at the table.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A change that school officials believe will increase student safety is one of a number of improvements coming to the Village Kroger store, 16919 Kercheval Ave., this year.

BERKLEY — Hundreds of classic vehicles will find their way to downtown Berkley this month for the annual CruiseFest Classic Car Parade.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Voters across Oakland County hit the polls on to decide races in the Aug. 2 primary election.

BERKLEY — A Berkley city councilwoman is moving on to compete for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives in November.

FERNDALE — Ferndale, where the Woodward Dream Cruise began in 1995, is planning the event’s return home.

FERNDALE — Last year, Rosie O’Grady’s shut down in the summer and, a month later, plans were made official for what was to replace it.